#WhatsApp fined a record 6M over privacy breaches

#WhatsApp fined a record $266M over privacy breaches

“#WhatsApp fined a record $266M over privacy breaches” Facebook’s WhatsApp was fined a record 225 million euro ($266 million) by the Irish data protection regulator on Thursday after the EU privacy watchdog pressured Ireland to raise the penalty for the company’s privacy breaches. WhatsApp said the fine was “entirely disproportionate” and that it would appeal. Still, the Irish…

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#EU fines Volkswagen, BMW  billion for emissions cartel

#EU fines Volkswagen, BMW $1 billion for emissions cartel

“#EU fines Volkswagen, BMW $1 billion for emissions cartel” The European Union handed down $1 billion in fines to major German car manufacturers Thursday, saying they colluded to limit the development and rollout of car emission-control systems. Daimler, BMW and Volkswagen along with its Audi and Porsche divisions avoided competing on technology to restrict pollution…

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#China fines tech giants in anti-monopoly cases

#China fines tech giants in anti-monopoly cases

“#China fines tech giants in anti-monopoly cases” Companies including internet giants Alibaba and Tencent were fined Wednesday by anti-monopoly regulators in a new move to tighten control over their fast-developing industries. In 22 cases, companies were fined 500,000 yuan ($75,000) each for actions including acquiring stakes in other companies that might improperly increase their market…

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#Boeing to pay M to settle 737 jet production issues

#Boeing to pay $17M to settle 737 jet production issues

“#Boeing to pay $17M to settle 737 jet production issues” Federal officials say Boeing will pay at least $17 million and take steps to fix production problems on its 737 jets including the Max. The Federal Aviation Administration said Thursday that the settlement covers the installation of unapproved sensors and other parts on some Boeing…

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